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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.19, 768.38 and 399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.19, 768.38 and 399.56 is: 550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.19 : 768.38 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.19/768.38 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.19x = 768.38 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.19x = 307,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,008.07/557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.99

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